Guillain-Barré Syndrome associated with Chikungunya virus infection:

Abstract

Objective. The epidemic of infection by the Chikungunya virus currently represents one of the largest epidemiological occurrences in south and Central America, being considered a serious public health problem, since, in addition to the typical clinical symptomatology, there are reports of Associated neurological diseases, such as Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Guillain-Barré Syndrome is an acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy that leads to various functional impairments, such as flaccid paralysis, areflexia and muscular weakness. Method. A case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome was reported after infection by the chikungunya virus. Results. The case presented severe functional complications, with a picture of flaccid tetraparesis, with motor and sensory impairment, mainly in the left hemibody. Conclusion. From this perspective, from this report, and from reports of previous cases, it is considered that chikungunya virus infection may cause Guillain-Barré Syndrome, among other severe neurological complications, in an acute and progressive way, especially in areas considered endemic.